
What really is a Pascal and a Joule? - Physics Forums
Jan 21, 2015 · The same with Joule's. Don't think of it as Kg*m^2/s^2, think about it as a force being applied over a distance. Joule is energy, and an external force does work on an object …
What is a Joule Second? - Explained Easily! - Physics Forums
Jul 9, 2010 · A joule second is a unit of action, representing the least action principle and also serves as the unit of angular momentum, particularly in quantum mechanics. It differs from a …
Torque & Joules: Fact or Fiction? - Physics Forums
Apr 22, 2014 · Wikipedia says that the unit of magnetic dipole moments is calculated by Joule/B that means that the torque is measured by joules I really doubt that, it seems non sense.
Joules per Coulomb and the Volt - Physics Forums
Mar 2, 2012 · Then 1 volt means 1 joule per coulomb; 2 volts mean 2 joules per coulomb, and 5 volts mean 5 joules per coulomb. But what is meant by 2 or 5 volts? If one coulomb contains a …
What is the Definition of 1 Joule and How Does it Relate to Lifting ...
Oct 19, 2006 · One Joule is defined as the energy required to exert a force of one Newton over a distance of one meter, and it is not dependent on the speed of the lift. Lifting a 1 kg object 10 …
How to convert cm^-1 into erg or joules • Physics Forums
Feb 5, 2010 · The discussion addresses the conversion of cm^-1 into energy units like erg or joules, clarifying that cm^-1 is not a direct unit of energy. It explains that cm^-1 can relate to …
What the heck is measured in m2 / s2? • Physics Forums
Oct 21, 2011 · The discussion centers on the meaning of the unit m²/s², which is often associated with energy per unit mass, specifically in contexts like hydrodynamics and aerodynamics. It is …
Convert solar radiation from Joule per cm square to Watt per …
Apr 11, 2019 · I have solar radiation data in the units of Joule per cm^2 (joule per square centimeter) measured hourly. I want to use this data in evapotranspiratin calculation which …
Free expansion of a real gas vs Joule-Thomson effect
Dec 7, 2018 · The discussion explores the differences between the free expansion of real gases and the Joule-Thomson (J-T) effect. It clarifies that while free expansion of an ideal gas results …
Why are work and energy different even though they have the …
Feb 4, 2016 · Work and energy are both measured in Joules, leading to confusion about their definitions. Work is defined as the force applied over a distance, while energy is the capacity …